Punjab governor, Malik Muhammad Rafique Rajwana has said the country cannot attain real progress without active participation of women folks in all walks of life.
While talking to a delegation of businesswomen, representing Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry here Monday, Rajwana said that women are also showing interest in trade sector and excelling in business. He said the government is providing a platform to women for taking part in business activities enabling them to stand on their own feet.
The governor further said that Pakistani women are very talented and hard working and have proved their abilities in different sectors including business and trade. He said that Punjab government has taken solid measures for the progress of women and bringing them into national mainstream. He said that women have been given 33 per cent representation on all decision-making boards and committees while their quota in government jobs has been increased from 5-per cent to 15-per cent. "Pakistan cannot make progress without participation of women in development process and giving them due status in the society," he said.
He said that government led by Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif has taken historic measures for the empowerment of women as well as their welfare and betterment. The women trade delegation expressed gratitude to the government for encouragement of women in trade sector.